Senior Project Manager

Gallagher Bassett is the premier provider of global claims services, dedicated to exceptional customer service and demonstrably superior outcomes. GB helps people, teams and businesses overcome adversity and loss through the guiding expertise of over 5,000 claims professionals, all committed to going beyond expectations in the continuous pursuit of a better way.Position Overview:Our team is growing and looking for a Senior Project Manager . Our PMs are responsible for the budget, schedule, scope and quality of the project from initiation to production and handing it over to support. Youll be accountable for the successful delivery of services which meet the defined business and technical requirements on time and within budget. Youll support and improve business and technology processes by managing multiple significant, multi-disciplinary programs and projects.This is a hybrid position based out of our Rolling Meadows, IL headquarters. You will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week with flexibility on what those days are.Responsibilities:Develops and maintains project artifacts such as project plan including budget, schedule and resourcesActs as the leader to the project team guiding them towards meeting project objectivesInterfaces with business owners and SMEs to facilitate requirements gathering and UAT / Change management during deployment phaseMaintains ongoing communication with project sponsor on project progress, issues and mitigationMaintains key project artifacts such as plans in ROI, weekly project status updates, monthly executive status updatesEvaluates project request in terms of strategic direction of Business and opportunities to leverage existing technologies/applications.Actively participates in all project phases such as Requirements, Architecture, Design and Testing to provide guidance to the teamProactively identifies and champions opportunities to further streamline improve business process.Operationally troubleshoots complex issues, co-ordinates integration of various modules and ensures compliance with expected quality standardsClarifies scope, and recommends alternative solutions, project strategy and deliverable prioritization.Manages all communication with business users; keeps users informed and updated regularly. Adapts project updates/presentations to audience.Participates in multiple key initiatives simultaneously.Qualifications:Bachelor''s degree and 7 years of related Project Management experience requiredPMP certification preferredExperience producing detailed project schedules and resource requirementsExceptional verbal and written communication skills must be comfortable speaking and writing to C-level audiences, as well as technical audiencesExtensive experience in project reporting, including executive level briefingExcellent leadership, relationship, analytical and problem solving skills.Effective stakeholder management: communication, negotiation, direct/indirect influencing techniques, run productive meetings.Polished documentation practices: ability to assimilate large amounts of information, identify salient details and vary presentation based on audience.Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyU.S. Eligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit an application and resume/CV online to be consideredAre you 18 years of age or older or can you demonstrate legal capacity to enter a contract?Must be willing to submit to a background investigation; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigationMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Gallagher hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Gallagher will require proof of work authorization.Must be willing to execute Gallagher''s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-disclosure.Gallagher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including: medical/dental/vision plans, life and accident insurance, 401(K), employee stock purchase plan, educational expense reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) training programs, matching gift program, and more.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against nor favor any applicant because of race, sex, color, disability, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, gender, gender identity / expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.LI-DK3Job: Information TechnologyOrganization: GB OverheadTitle: Senior Project ManagerLocation: Illinois-Rolling MeadowsRequisition ID: 92795

Created: 2025-09-06